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Ministry of Finance
Exchange rate Notification No. 43/2022 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No.40/2022-Customs, dated 5th May, 2022 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 20th May, 2022, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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Australian Dollar
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55.80
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53.40
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Bahraini Dinar
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212.80
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199.90
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Canadian Dollar
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61.70
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59.55
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Chinese Yuan
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11.70
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11.35
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Danish Kroner
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11.15
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10.80
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EURO
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83.15
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80.15
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Hong Kong Dollar
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10.10
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9.75
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8.
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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261.90
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245.45
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9.
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New Zealand Dollar
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50.65
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48.30
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10.
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.05
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7.80
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11.
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Pound Sterling
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97.95
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94.65
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Qatari Riyal
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22.05
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20.60
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13.
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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21.40
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20.10
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14.
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Singapore Dollar
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57.00
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55.15
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15.
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South African Rand
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5.00
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4.70
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16.
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Swedish Kroner
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7.90
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7.65
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17.
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Swiss Franc
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80.40
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77.40
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18.
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Turkish Lira
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5.00
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4.70
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19.
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UAE Dirham
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21.85
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20.50
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20.
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US Dollar
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78.60
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76.90
SCHEDULE-II
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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Japanese Yen
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61.40
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59.35
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Korean Won
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6.30
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5.90
PIB Headquarters
Shri. T Kalaivanan, Scientist-G , The New Deputy Director General For Bureau of Indian Standards , Chennai
Shri. T.Kalaivanan has assumed the Charge today  as Scientist-G & Deputy Director General , Bureau of Indian Standards, Southern Regional Office, Chennai . The Jurisdiction of Southern Regional Office covers the State of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana and Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep.
In BIS, Shri T Kalaivanan has worked in various capacities in Delhi, Mumbai and Tamilnadu. Prior to assuming charge as Deputy Director General , he had discharged his duty as Deputy Director General , Deputy Director General  and Deputy Director General  at New Delhi according to the press release issued by the Dy Director-PR, BIS, Chennai.
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Ministry of Law and Justice
National Legal Service Day
National Legal Services Day is observed every year on 9th November to commemorate the commencement of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 which came into force on 9th November, 1995. On National Legal Services Day, legal awareness camps are held by State Legal Services Authorities across the country to apprise people about the availability of free legal aid. Further, nationwide programmes are organised every year to make people aware of the various services provided by Legal Services Authorities.
In the year 2021, six-week long Pan India Legal Awareness and Outreach Campaign was launched from 2nd October to 14th November, 2021 which included Door-to-Door Campaigns, Legal Awareness Programs, awareness through Mobile Vans and awareness through Legal Aid Clinics. Further, ‘Legal Services Week’ was observed from 8th November to 14th November, 2021 wherein more than 38 crore persons were surveyed or interacted or made aware of their rights. On the Legal Services Day i.e., 9th November, 2021, a national level event was also organised by National Legal Services Authority , wherein iOS version of the Legal Services Mobile Application was launched and online portal for filing Legal Aid applications was made accessible in 10 languages.
The following Authorities/Institutions are established to provide free legal aid to poor and weaker sections of the society :-
- National Legal Services Authority  at National level
- Supreme Court Legal Services Committee  at Supreme Court level
- 39 High Court Legal Services Committees  at High Court level
- 37 State Legal Services Authorities  at State level
- 673 District Legal Services Authorities  at District level
- 2465 Taluk Legal Services Committees  at Taluk level
The Government extends all support to strengthen the legal services authorities/institutions in the form of Grant-in-Aid and other logistical support.
In order to monitor the performance of the legal services authorities, NALSA receives monthly activity reports from all the State Legal Services Authorities  highlighting all the activities carried out in a particular month. Apart from monthly activity reports, NALSA also receives Annual Reports from all the SLSAs and prepares its own Annual Report, which is laid before both Houses of the Parliament of India.
This information was given by Shri Kiren Rijiju Union Minister of Law and Justice, in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Digital DD, AIR News register unshakeable trust
That India trusts its good old public broadcaster the most has been corroborated again by a recent report of the Reuters Institute, which has revealed that the News network of Doordarshan and All India Radio enjoys highest trust.
“India registered a small increase in news trust, improving its overall position among the 46 markets. Legacy print brands and public broadcasters, such as DD News and All India Radio, continue to enjoy high trust among the survey respondents, while 24-hour television news channels are less well trusted along with newer digital-born brands,” says the Digital News Report 2022 of the Reuters Institute.
The survey of the Indian News brands by the Reuters Institute shows that ‘Sabka Vishwas’on the authenticity and accuracy of News by All India Radio and DD News stands at 72% and 71% respectively.
According to the report, apart from the high level of trust in DD News and AIR News which continues to grow, even the reach of both DD News and All India Radio has increased.
This continued trust 'Sabka Vishwas' in DD and AIR has strengthened further, thanks to the contribution of the robust digital presence of DD and AIR built lately.
The Reuters Institute claims that its Digital News Report 2022 measured the digital news consumption based on a YouGov survey of over 93,000 online news consumers in 46 markets, covering half of the world's population.
Prime Minister's Office
At the core of our good governance efforts in India’s villages is to leverage the power of technology for the welfare of people: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that at the core of our good governance efforts in India’s villages is to leverage the power of technology for the welfare of people. For this, Shri Modi has given an example of SVAMITVA scheme which has given great results.
In response to a tweet by MyGovIndia, the Prime Minister said;
"At the core of our good governance efforts in India’s villages is to leverage the power of technology for the welfare of people. An example of this is the SVAMITVA scheme which has given great results."
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Chairs a High Level Meeting to Review the Current Flood Situation
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, today chaired a high level meeting to review the current flood situation in different parts of the country and the preparedness of the States and Central Ministries / Agencies concerned to deal with the situation.
India Metrological Department  informed that during the last 3-4 days, Assam and Bihar have got excess rain fall with extremely heavy down pour. Heavy rain fall is expected in these two states during the next 48 hours. DG, NDRF apprised that 73 NDRF teams have been pre-positioned in vulnerable areas of flood affected states along with all necessary equipments. These teams are in addition to the teams kept on alert at battalion head quarter and Regional Response Centers . NDRF Teams have also rescued about 750 persons in Assam and Bihar.
Central Water Commission  informed that in Assam Brahmaputra, Beki, Jiabharali, Katakhal and Barak and in Bihar Kamla, Bagmati, Mahananda, Gandak rivers are flowing in severe situation. Both IMD and CWC are issuing forecast bulletins at regular intervals. Control Rooms in MHA, NDRF, IMD and CWC are keeping close watch on the situation on 247 basis.
After review, Union Home Minister directed the senior officers to take every possible measure to deal with the situation arising out of South-West Monsoon in the country and to extend all necessary assistance to the flood affected states.
Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai said that the Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah had directed all concerned officials to remain on high alert and provide the states with the assistance they required. He also said that Shri Amit Shah had emphasized that lives and property must be protected.
During the meeting Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai, Union Home Secretary, DG, NDRF, senior officers from Ministry of Home Affairs , Central Water Commission , India Meteorological Department  and Sashastra Seema Bal were present.
Election Commission
Bye Election to the Karnataka Legislative Council by the members of Legislative Assembly  – reg.
There is one casual vacancy in the Karnataka Legislative Council by the members of Legislative Assembly. The details of the vacancy are as follows:
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Name of Member
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Nature of election
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Cause of vacancy
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Term up to
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Sri C.M. Ibrahim
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By MLAs
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Resignation on
31st March, 2022
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17th June, 2024
2. The Commission has decided to hold a bye-election to the Karnataka Legislative Council by the members of the Legislative Assembly to fill the above mentioned vacancyas per the following schedule:
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S.No.
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Events
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Dates
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Issue of Notification
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25thJuly, 2022 
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Last Date of making nominations
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01stAugust, 2022 
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Scrutiny of nominations
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02nd August, 2022 
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Last date for withdrawal of candidatures
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04thAugust, 2022 
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Date of Poll
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11thAugust, 2022 
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Hours of Poll
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09:00 am- 04:00 pm
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Counting of Votes
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11th August, 2022  at 05:00 pm
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Date before which election shall be completed
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16th August, 2022 
3. Broad Guidelines of Covid-19 issued by ECI as contained in para 06 of Press Note, dated 25th May, 2022, available at link https://eci.gov.in/files/file/14188-schedule-for-bye-election-in-parliamentaryassembly-constituencies-of-various-states/ to be followed, wherever applicable, during entire election process by all persons.
4. The Chief Secretary, Karnataka is being directed to depute a senior officer from the State to ensure that the extant instructions regarding COVID-19 containment measures are complied with while making arrangements for conducting the election.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Webinar on New Technologies for various Products related to COVID 19 for MSMEs with focus of Water Purification Technologies
Prof. Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI and ShriVishwa Mohan Jha, Director, MSME-DI, Patna,deliberated upon the latest CSIR-CMERI developed COVID 19 technologieswith focus on Water Purification Technologiesin an engagingWebinar held on 7th August 2020.
The main objective of this Webinar was to make the industries/ entrepreneur under MSME aware about the technologies developed by CSIR-CMERI, provide total engineering solution and the facilities available in CSIR-CMERI
Prof.Hirani gave a thorough and highly analytical presentation on the array of CSIR-CMERI technology interventions. Dr. Hirani stated that our primary focus should be to invest in building the local talent pool so that India is ready to handle the influx of S&T and Manufacturing demand in the most capable manner. “This will also help in sustaining the local communities as well as create Socio-Economic solutions for region specific problems. India can achieve new heights through carefully developed Design Thinking which emphasizes building strong fundamentals for a regionally diverse nation like ours”, he said.
The Plasma Arc Medical Waste Disposal System can substantially help in the disposal of the large quantities of disposable masks which are creating a lot of trouble for the Civic Waste Management Authorities. The technology of Intelli MAST, Hospital Care Assistive Robotic Device, Touchless Soap cum Water Dispenser, Battery Operated Disinfectant Sprayers & Mechanized Ventilator with Oxygen Concentrator were exhibited and these can help the MSME sector to sustain itself. Already the Anti-COVID 19 technologies have been transferred to 13 MSEs.
Dr. Hirani stated that most important reason for flooding in urban areas is choked Drainage Systems. The CSIR-CMERI developed Mechanized Drainage Cleaning system can solve this perennial problem through innovative technological solutions. The CSIR-CMERI complete Water Purification Technologies can help in easing the Water Contamination related woes of Bihar through cost-effective and energy efficient water purification solutions. The High Flow Rate Iron, Arsenic and Fluoride removal technology can help in effective purification and management of Water Resources in both Urban and Rural scenarios. The CSIR-CMERI developed Water Purification technologies have already been transferred to 47 MSEs., which showcase their tremendous popularity and acceptability. The Space Rationalized Solar technologies and the Smart Lighting systems can revolutionize energy efficient power resource management.
ShriVishwa Mohan Jha and representatives of Bihar Industry Association, Bhojpur Chamber of Commerce and other eminent attendees expressed their appreciation to Dr. Hirani for the pioneering and inclusive efforts of CSIR-CMERI even during this global health pandemic of epic proportions.
Shri Jha also expressed his keenness to continue working together for the development of the nation through the intervention of technologies of CSIR-CMERI.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in Youth matters
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding  signed between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in Youth matters. The MoU was signed on 5th October, 2019 at New Delhi.
Exchange programmes in the field of Youth Affairs between India and Bangladesh will help in promoting exchange of ideas, values and culture amongst Youth and in consolidating friendly relations. It will help in developing international perspective among the Youth and expanding their knowledge and expertise in the areas of youth affairs.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Production Linked Incentive Schemes for 14 key sectors aim to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities and exports
Keeping in view India's vision of becoming 'Atmanirbhar', Production Linked Incentive  Schemes for 14 key sectors have been announced with an outlay of Rs. 1.97 lakh crore  to enhance India's Manufacturing capabilities and Exports.
The 14 sectors are:  Mobile Manufacturing and Specified Electronic Components,  Critical Key Starting Materials/Drug Intermediaries & Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients,  Manufacturing of Medical Devices  Automobiles and Auto Components,  Pharmaceuticals Drugs,  Specialty Steel,  Telecom & Networking Products,  Electronic/Technology Products,  White Goods ,  Food Products,  Textile Products: MMF segment and technical textiles,  High efficiency solar PV modules,  Advanced Chemistry Cell  Battery, and  Drones and Drone Components.
The purpose of the PLI Schemes is to attract investments in key sectors and cutting-edge technology; ensure efficiency and bring economies of size and scale in the manufacturing sector and make Indian companies and manufacturers globally competitive.
These schemes have the potential of significantly boosting production, employment and economic growth over the next five years or so.
PLI Schemes for all 14 Sectors have been notified by the concerned Ministries/ Departments after due approval. These Schemes are in various stages of implementation by the implementing Ministries/ Departments.
The PLI scheme is expected to have a cascading effect on the country's MSME ecosystem. The anchor units that will be built in every sector are likely to set a new supplier/vendor base in the entire value chain. Most of these ancillary units are expected to be built in the MSME sector. Out of the 733 applications selected under various PLI Schemes, 176 MSMEs are among the PLI beneficiaries in sectors such as Bulk Drugs, Medical Devices, Pharma, Telecom, White Goods, Food Processing, Textiles & Drones.
All the approved sectors identified under PLI Schemes follow the broad criteria of focusing on key technologies where India can leapfrog and multiply employment, exports and overall economic benefits for the economy. These sectors were approved after vetting by NITI Aayog and after detailed deliberations with concerned Ministries/ Departments. As on date, Union Cabinet has not approved any proposal to add any new sectors under PLI Schemes.
This information has been provided by the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Shri Som Parkash in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Cyclone Tauktae update - Indian navy continuing with search and rescue operations
Mumbai: 19 May, 2021
Indian Navy’s Search and Rescue  operations off Mumbai and Gujarat entered its third day today. Indian Naval ships and aircraft are presently undertaking SAR of the missing crew members of Accommodation Barge P-305, which sank on 17 May 35 miles off Mumbai. INS Kochi, Kolkata, Beas, Betwa, Teg, P8I maritime surveillance aircraft, Chetak, ALH & Seaking helicopters are involved in the SAR operations.
INS Kochi which entered harbour on 19th May, to disembark 125 survivors and mortal remains of four crew members, was immediately sailed out in the evening again to continue the Search effort. INS Kolkata is scheduled to enter Mumbai harbour on 19th night to disembark the survivors rescued from barge P-305 and Tug ‘Varapradha’ as well as the mortal remains of 18 crew members recovered during the operation.
On completion of its operations off Gujarat coast, INS Talwar has also been diverted to conjoin the other three naval ships searching for missing crew of barge P-305, off Mumbai. As informed earlier, INS Talwar was the ‘On Scene Coordinator’ off Gujarat coast and assisted Support Station 3  and Drill Ship Sagar Bhushan, which are now being safely towed back to Mumbai by ONGC support vessels. Food and water to the 300 odd crew members of these vessels was also provided by the naval helicopters from Mumbai, earlier in the day.
As of now, 186 crew members of Accommodation barge P-305, and two from Tug ‘Varapradha’ have been rescued by IN ships and aircraft. A total of 26 mortal remains of the crew of Barge P305 have been recovered so far.
Source: PRO Defence Mumbai
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Emission norms for L7  category for BS VI notified
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued notification GSR 308 dated 22nd May 2020 regarding the emission norms for L7  category for BS VI. These norms are applicable from the date of notification. This notification completes the process of BS VI for all L, M and N category vehicles in India. The emission norms are in line with EU with WMTC cycle. The procedure for testing is laid down in AIS 137-Part 9.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address the inaugural conclave of Shikshak Parv on 7th September
PM to also launch multiple key initiatives in the Education Sector
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the inaugural conclave of Shikshak Parv on 7th September, 2021 at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. He will also launch multiple key initiatives in the education sector during the event.
Prime Minister will launch Indian Sign Language Dictionary , Talking Books , School Quality Assurance and Assessment Framework of CBSE, NISHTHA teachers' training programme for NIPUN Bharat and Vidyanjali portal .
The theme of ‘Shikshak Parv-2021’ is “Quality and Sustainable Schools: Learnings from Schools in India”. Its celebration will encourage innovative practices to ensure not only continuity of education at all levels but to improve quality, inclusive practices and sustainability in the schools across the country as well.
Union Education Minister and Union Ministers of State for Education will also be present during the event.
Finance Commission
The Fifteenth Finance Commission meets representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Sikkim
The 15th Finance Commission headed by Chairman, Shri N.K. Singh alongwith its Members and senior officials met today with the representatives of the Panchayati Raj Institutions  of Sikkim.
The Commission noted that the State has transferred all 29 functions listed in the 11th schedule of the Constitution to Rural Local Bodies.
Sikkim has a total of 189 PRIs, of which 185 are Gram Panchayats and 4 are Zila Parishads.
The revenue sources of PRI’s as informed by the State:
PRIs earn negligible revenues of their own. In 2017-18, they earned only 1.60 crores. The combined sources of revenues in 2017-18 are given below:
Sources of Revenues in 2017-18 :
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Own revenues
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Transfers from GoI
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Transfers from 14th FC
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Devolution by SFC
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Grant-in-Aid from State Government
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1.60
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90.00
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28.95
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22.32
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20.57
According to Pr. AG Sikkim, following are the issues pertaining to accounting of PRIs –
- Transfer of functions to PRIs were not completed in full. 
- New Accounting Format issued by Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India in consultation with CAG was adopted since April 2010. However, accounts were not maintained in New Accounting Format. System of certification has not been introduced in the State, as yet.
Requirements of Panchayat Raj Institutions in Sikkim as highlighted to the Commission, include –
- RLBs in Sikkim earn no revenues on their own. State government may help the local bodies to use innovative methods like market fees, parking space etc for improving the own revenues.
- Property Tax Board has not been set up by State Government yet. This should be immediately set up to explore and enhance own revenues.
Representatives of Rural Local Bodies of Sikkim - Shri Samsher Rai, Hon’ble Adhyaksha, East District Zilla Panchayat; Shri Ashok Gurung, Hon’ble Upa-Adhyaksha, West District Zilla Panchayat; Shri Him Bdr. Lakhey, Hon’ble Upa-Adhyaksha, South District Zilla Panchayat; Shri Tirtha Bahadur Chettri, Zilla Panchayat, Luing Ranks TC; Shri Hari Gururng, Zilla Panchayat, Rameng Perbing Phong TC; Smt. Devi Khatiwara, Zilla Panchayat, Lingdok Namphong TC; Shri Ongdita Bhutia, Zilla Panchayat, Darap Chumbong TC; Smt. Kala Subedi, Panchayat Sabhapati, Yangthang GPU; Shri Chabi lal Chettri, Panchayat Sabhapati, Martam GPU; Ms. Sarita Sharma, Panchayat Sabhapati, Premlakha Subhaneydara GPU; Ms. Bandana Chettri, Panchayat Sabhapati, Martam Nazitam GPU; Ms. Tashi Doma Bhutia, Panchayat Sabhapati, Navey Sothaak GPU; Shri Chungchung Lepcha, Panchayat Sabhapati, Chungthang GPU; Smt. Savitri Chettri, Panchayat Sabhapati, Kitam Manpur GPU and Shri Bikash Sharma, Panchayat Sabhapati, Namphing GPU were present for discussions with the Finance Commission.
The Commission noted all the concerns highlighted by the representatives of the PRIs and promised to address them in its recommendations to the Central Government.